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949 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023
What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?
National formalwear network Dapper and Dashing closed suddenly this week, impacting couples, wedding guests, and employees in nearly a dozen states. What doe...
949 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023
What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and...
Learn why so many women in the U.S. change their last name when they marry, how patriarchy and legal restrictions shaped this interesting wedding custom, and...
950 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2023
Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wed...
This Atlanta bride went viral on social media for disagreeing with a few traditional wedding vows during the ceremony... especially that promise to 'obey.' S...
Ceremony Planning Articles
887 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2023
5 Questions to Ask When Officiating a Wiccan Wedding
Asked to officiate a Wiccan wedding or handfasting ceremony? Here are five questions a wedding officiant should always ask the wedding couple before the cere...
888 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2023
The Spaceballs Wedding Had Everything…“In the Bonds of Holy Moly!”
Revisit one of the funniest weddings in a movie: The ‘short short’ wedding in 1987 cult classic sci-fi comedy Spaceballs, produced and directed by Mel Brooks...
889 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2023
Who can officiate a wedding at Disneyland or Disney World?
Looking for the perfect wedding officiant for a Disney World, Disneyland, or Aulani Disney wedding? Want to get married on a Disney cruise? Here’s what you ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
1642 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2021
NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame
There's a new product in the AMM store! These sleek, high-quality custom wood frames protect and display your ordination certificate and minister credentials...
1709 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2021
Alabama Wedding Officiants are Still a Vital Part of the Marriage Process
Wedding Officiants still serve an important role in Alabama despite changes to the state’s solemnization and marriage laws. Learn how ordained ministers cont...
1716 DAYS AGO | 7.5.2021
Test Your Wedding Officiant Knowledge with AMM’s Online Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of the wedding ceremony and the role of an ordained minister on the wedding day. Then brush up on your officiant ...